Wild Acres celebrates Sammy the Sloth’s third birthday
Sammy the Sloth celebrated his third birthday in fashion! A birthday party in Sammy’s honor was held at his home at Wild Acres in McHenry so all his…
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Wild Acres Hands-On Animal Experience
Wild Acres Hands-On Animal Experience is a one-of-a-kind opportunity in McHenry in Stone County. Cody Breland is in studio this with some very special friends to tell us what they have…
Summer in the Wild at Wild Acres
South Mississippi’s famous exotic animal farm, Wild Acres, continues to create new experiences to bring guests and animals together. Summer fun isn’t just reserved for humans this year. On…
Wild Acres weighs in on verdict in animal cruelty case
Yesterday, the Saucier couple charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty was found not guilty on all 107 counts. Sharon and Daniel Bertok were arrested and charged in 2020 after more than one hundred animals were found…
Wild Acres celebrates first birthday of baby sloth
The baby sloth at Wild Acres is one! The birthday celebration was shared with supporters online. Sammy the Sloth hung around for his birthday. The crew at Wild Acres went live on Facebook to share his birthday…
‘Christmas in the Wild’ at Wild Acres
The Wild Acres Animal Experience is set to kick off the Christmas season with a new event that combines holiday cheer with exotic animals. Christmas in the Wild kicks off this Friday and runs on select dates…
Trick or Treat Petting Zoo at Wild Acres
You can have a nice little treat to go along with your Halloween festivities this year at Wild Acres. Here to tell us more about their ‘Trick or Treat’ petting zoo is Cody Breland. The petting zoo takes place October…
Wild Acres paint safari
It's something for the whole family to enjoy, all while creating a masterpiece along with some furry friends. Wild Acres in McHenry is hosting another paint safari this weekend.
JoJo the Kangaroo is back home and recovering
Typically you have to go to Australia if you want to see a kangaroo hopping around outside, but that wasn’t the case for many people who saw JoJo hanging around Gulfport last week. Last week, JoJo the Kangaroo captured the…
Jojo The Kangaroo's Safe Return
Jojo, the kangaroo is home safe tonight following a 2 day search. News 25's Kristen Anzuini sat down with Jojo's owner and has a heart-warming update and a fantastic end to this story.
The search for Jojo the kangaroo continues
Jojo’s owner is devastated that his beloved kangaroo is still missing. Today, News 25's Kristen Anzuini sat down with him and talked about what he has been going through over the past several hours. “It is hard to sleep at…
Kangaroo on the loose in Gulfport
If you live in the Gulfport area, be sure to be on the lookout for a kangaroo! While on a visit to a summer camp with fellow-animals from Wild Acres Wildlife photography, "Jojo" was frightened by the weather, causing him…
Wild Acres Paint Safari
Wild Acres hosted their first paint safari on Saturday. The paint safari gave guests the opportunity to paint alongside exotic animals like zebras, pigs, kangaroos, and more. Beverages were included as guests were assisted in making their own masterpieces. Cody…
Hang out with exotic animals in South Mississippi
It’s not every day you get the chance to see animals from different continents in South Mississippi, but you now have the opportunity. Take a 20 minute drive north of Gulfport to McHenry and you might think you’re on the…
Wild Acres Paint Safari
Giving back to the animals and having fun in the process is the mission of Wild Acres. On Saturday, February 9th at Wild Acres there will be a paint safari at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite or…